Latitude: 53.5489 / 53°32'56"N
Longitude: -2.6353 / 2°38'7"W
OS Eastings: 358000
OS Northings: 406000
OS Grid: SD580060
Mapcode National: GBR BW1D.7J
Mapcode Global: WH97Y.H294
Accident ID
197906L002181
Date
Wednesday 17 October 1979
Time
17:20
Severity
Serious
Vehicles Involved
2
Casualties
3
Local Authority (Administrative)
Wigan
Police Force
Greater Manchester
Road Class
B
Road Number
5375
Road Type
Single carriageway
Junction
T or staggered junction
Second Road Class
Unclassified
Light Conditions
Daylight
Weather Conditions
Raining no high winds
Road Surface Conditions
Wet or damp
Carriageway Hazards
None
Special Conditions at Site
None
Pedestrian Crossing
No physical crossing facilities within 50 metres
Pedestrian Crossing Control
None within 50 metres
Ref |
Type |
Vehicle Age |
Engine |
Driver |
Where |
Doing What |
First Impact |
Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Male, 66 - 75 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Turning right |
Front |
|
|||
2 |
Male, 21 - 25 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead other |
Front |
|
Ref |
Category |
Where |
In/Struck by Vehicle |
Age |
Sex |
Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Driver or rider |
2 |
21 - 25 |
Male |
Serious |
|
2 |
Passenger |
, Front seat passenger |
2 |
21 - 25 |
Male |
Slight |
3 |
Passenger |
, Rear seat passenger |
2 |
21 - 25 |
Male |
Slight |